2 Republic of the Congo Logistics Infrastructure
The logistics infrastructures of the Republic of Congo are developing. The government is currently modernizing the port of Pointe Noire through a public-private partnership project convention between the Pointe Noire port authority and BOLLORE Group (Congo Terminal).
There have been some investments in the road network in the recent years and improvements are ongoing. The main road linking Brazzaville to Pointe noire (RN1) (548 km) has recently been completed and is now fully paved and in excellent conditions. This includes the section between Dolisie and Mindouli and between Kinkala and Mindouli.
The main road to the North (RN2) linking Brazzaville and Ouesso (820km) is fully paved but there are sections of uneven asphalt and under bad condition. These sections are currently under construction and being paved. The road Ouesso to Enyelle -Betou (RN3), is well maintained but unpaved and dangerous during rainy season especially in the section Boun Oumba-Betou. The road Enyelle- Impfondo (RN15) is impassable during rainy season. The supply of food and goods is only possible through the Congo/Ubangui rivers and navigability is limited to the rainy season (June-November).
As of today, some projects of road construction are ongoing. The main one consists in the construction of a transnational route of 1400 km connecting Cameroun to the Republic of Congo and CAR.
Another planned road will improve accessibility to the Impfondo area through a route of 440 km connecting Enyelle, Impfondo and Liranga.
A specific attention must be raised concerning the river-crossing infrastructures on the whole territory (BAC). They can be manually driven or engine powered. Often in bad condition, they are not reliable and therefore sometimes some destinations cannot be reached. In addition of being quite expensive, it can become an even bigger challenge when water levels are low. The wood companies such as CIB own these boats and try to improve the access by building dykes, which are not reliable either. There might be some overall improvement on that level in the future.
A railway is in place and partially functioning. The major railway segment is from Pointe-Noire - Brazzaville. It is widely used for both cargo and passengers. Between Belinga and Dolisie the line is divided into two sections with a southern deviation connecting eight stations for passenger traffic. The second railway line goes through the Niari region from Mont Belo to Mbinda at the border with Gabon.
The total length of the railway network of the Republic of the Congo is 886 km. The rail network is obsolete and as of today no modernization project is planned.
Concerning the Aviation sector, a new terminal and a new runway have been recently built at the airport of Brazzaville and a new terminal was inaugurated in 2016 in the Pointe-Noire airport increasing the capacity. Also, the runway of the Oyo Ollombo International Airport has been prolonged to a total length of 3300 meters or 10,827 ft.
2.1. Republic of the Congo Port Assessment
The Port of Pointe Noire is the only sea port of the Republic of the Congo. The following section contains the port assessment for the Republic of the Congo LCA.
2.1.1 Republic of the Congo Port of Pointe Noire
Port Overview
The Port of Pointe Noire is the only sea port of the Republic of the Congo. It is an important gateway to Brazzaville and it plays an important role of transhipment port for the port of Matadi, Luanda, Cabinda, and Soyo. Its construction started on July 11, 1934 and the official inauguration was on 1 April 1939.
The port has 2135 m of quay in the commercial zone, and 726 m of quay in the logistics oil zone. It also has specialized platforms, warehouses, specialized facilities. The container terminal is managed by the Company Bollore transport via Congo Terminal and logistics and has extension of 31 hectares for stocking space on Quai G. Facilities are complemented by the following storage spaces: a cement silo, a wheat silo, a wine cellar, hydrocarbon storage tanks and derived products and vegetable oil storage tanks.
The main operators in the Container Terminal besides Bollore who manages the terminal are Socotrans (for general deliveries and the strengthening of the depot area), Urbanisme et Commerce (UC) for concerns on the site security, the cleaning and sealing of the containers, Sat for the transport of the bulk cargoes, and CFCO for the transport of the goods via railway.
The port is currently non-congested and traffic is regular. The average queue time to access is from 0 to 24 hours.
Pointe Noire port is as of today one of the deep-water ports in West Africa with a draft up to 16m and can accommodate larger vessels up to 337 meters of length and capacity of 16000 - 18000 TEU’s. Entry and exit accesses are through a basin with an area of 84ha which opens into a 280 m wide bay. The Port is divided into three areas:
- The first zone is reserved for customs goods whose free stay is limited to 11 days for national transit, and 30 days for international transit;
- The second zone is a storage area with no time limit;
- The third zone is reserved for oil and industrial activity, as well as for port extensions.
The embankment represents a total area of 126 ha, including 66 ha at the commercial Port and 60 ha in the industrial area. The commercial Port also has a dedicated area for the processing of container traffic, logs and Eucalyptus logs. There is an ongoing project financed by AFD (70 million Euros) for the construction of a cereal berth of 250 m with a draft of 12 m. This project includes the construction of a fishing port.
Port website: http://www.papn-cg.org/fr/accueil/
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Republic of the Congo |
Province or District |
Kouilou |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Pointe Noire (0 km) |
Port's Complete Name |
Port Autonome De Pointe Noire |
Latitude |
-4.78666667 |
Longitude |
11.83000000 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Port Autonome De Pointe Noire (PAPN) |
Management Contact Person |
Alain Koua Ngoulhoud |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Agostinho Neto International Airport (IATA PNR, ICAO: FCPP) Air France, SAA, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
2135 m of quay, depths up around 16 m. Warehouses and sheds of the port provide areas of operation than 15 ha. The platforms fit out represent a total area of 126 ha. The container terminal represents a total area of 32 ha. Several public and private companies operate within the port include:
The Congolese shipping Company SOCOTRAM, the timber handler SOCOMAB, the Integrated Logistics Services Company INTEL, the transit companies (SOCOTRANS & SOCOTRANA) and CMA CGM Port Operations (Container terminal); Congo Container Congo - DARON Ship chandler, CMS NOMECO Congo Inc (Port Authority ), Hydro Data-Congo ( Port Operator ), Manu Congo (Port Agent), Urbanisme et Commerce (U.C): for the site security the cleaning and sealing of the containers. SAT: for the transport of the bulk cargoes and CFCO: for the transport of the goods via railway.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
More than 1 million TEUs were handled in 2021. In the current configuration, Pointe Noire port authority may simultaneously welcome in commercial transactions 15 vessels at public harbour, 3 vessels of 130 m at the onshore base, 3 tankers at oil sites of Djeno, Nkossa and Yombo.
Pointe Noire Port is accessible day and night, 24/7, and has handled more than 1 million TEU handled on the 31st of December 2021. Its basin of 84 ha opens on the bay by a harbour channel of 180 m wide extended by a feeding Channel of 1500 m dragged at 16m. The night marking is ensured and the piloting and towage are compulsory and ensured 24hours a day. The piloting is compulsory for any vessel having a gross tonnage equal or higher than 100 tons. Two pilots are compulsory for vessels with length equal or superior to 160meters. l Also the towage is compulsory for any vessels having a gross tonnage equal to or higher than 2000 MT. The vessels provisioning is ensured and stevedoring, handling, consignment and transit activities are granted to private companies.
The traffic of the port of Pointe Noire is handled on two sites: The oil handling terminals and the public harbor.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From May to September |
Major Import Campaigns |
N/A |
N/A |
Other Comments |
N/A |
Handling Figures for 2021 |
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Vessel Calls |
705 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
1,003,734 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 |
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Bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Break bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: www.congo-terminal.net
Contact : Sandrine Wamy +242057750001
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
7 |
750 |
9 |
|
Container Berth |
2 |
1500 |
16 |
|
Silo Berth |
7 |
750 |
|
|
Berthing Tugs |
3 |
200 |
|
|
Water Barges |
1 |
200 |
|
The feeder berth is planned to have a 13 m draught by the end of
2022 (currently 11 m draft).
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
D+ Mole (7) |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
D+ Mole (7) |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
D+ Mole (7) |
Other Imports |
D+ Mole (7) |
Port Handling Equipment
The port of Pointe Noire is privately managed and its terminal is operated by Congo Terminal, which is a subsidiary company of Bolloré Logistics.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
N/A | N/A |
Container Gantries |
Yes |
6 – 60 MT max capacities |
2 more will be added by the end of 2022. |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
Total of 4 (3 x 100 MT at 24 m) + 1 x 125 MT |
Dedicated priority to containers on feeder Vessel, other operation under quotation and to be operated by Congo Terminal. |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
9 |
Capacity to be confirmed. |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
4 |
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
N/A | N/A |
Transtainer |
Yes |
41 |
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
11 |
1 x 33 MT, 1 x 32 MT, 2 x 12 MT, 2 x 7 MT, 2 x 4 MT, 3 x 2.5 MT |
Container Facilities
The container facility of the Port of Pointe Noire has been extended since 2009, now the volumes and productivity are the following:
- Processing capacity: 1 000 000 + Teus
- Reduction of average time alongside the quay of the biggest ships of 3 days
- Time reduction of port passage from 23 to 14 days
- Port handling capabilities: 115,50 movements / hour
- Waiting time: 0 day to 1 day
Facilities |
20 ft & 40 ft |
Comments |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
20812 |
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
500 |
1 external terminal dedicated for stuffing and un-stuffing ops |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
875 |
1767 TEU’s |
Other Capacity Details |
RO-RO Park |
700 vehicles, capacity extendable if needed |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
200/300 |
|
Number of Reefer Stations |
882 |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
The recommended procedure for customs clearance in general terms as follows:
Once all merchandise documents are available they should be handed to a forwarding agent who will complete the application and hand it over to the customs authorities. The declaration is a legal document and wrong information might lead to penalties. The declaration will be registered with the customs authorities and classified either for a normal procedure or an urgent process depending on the nature of the cargo. Documents required:
- Non-Commercial invoice
- Donor Certificate & Certificate of Origin
- Bill of Lading
- Packing list & Shipment advice
- Fumigation document
- Quality Certificate & Import licence.
Guichet Unique des Opérations Transfrontaliéres (GUOT)
The implementation of the GUOT process has taken effect in November 2014. This process has seen the introduction of the T.I number to affect the validation of the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) for all cargo destined to Republic of the Congo. The process requires that for a shipper to obtain the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) in French “BESC”, the consignee(s)/ importer(s) and his “transitaire” (freight forwarder) at Pointe-Noire should be registered at the GUOT (Guichet unique des operations transfrontalieres) in Congo.
In the past, the consignees/ importers and their transitaires were applying for an importation request or authorization directly from the Commerce department to allow them to get the ECTN (Besc) at the port of loading. Now, this process becomes electronic via the GUOT system. The consignee/importer or his freight forwarder once registered in GUOT system can validate all commercial operation (importation) to obtain the T.I number. The T.I number is compulsory for the validation of the BESC (ECTN).
Shippers are supposed to notify their consignees/ importers in Congo to register with the GUOT to obtain a T.I number which shall appear on the ECTN each time they want to export cargo to Congo via Pointe Noire or other ports of entry. Heavy fines shall be imposed by the Congolese authorities in event the shipper/consignee fails to comply with these new procedures.
Procedure to get T.I Number for ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) validation
In application of circular n° 002/GUOT/DG of October 14th, 2014, it is compulsory for customers to use the electronic system of the Single Window Cross-Border Operations [GUOT – Guichet Unique des Operations Transfrontalières].
This system generates an identifier otherwise known as a TI number [Import Certificate number] once the receiver at destination has validated his importation declaration. This identifier is sent by the receiver to his shipper to permit him to make the boarding formalities. This identifier concerned only the shipper and the receiver; the carrier is not concerned that is why there is no obligation for the carrier to include this reference in transportation documents [Bill of Lading and manifest]. The TI number is a new requirement for Congo in addition of ECTN which remains compulsory.
- The supplier/Shipper abroad or at Port of loading sends a commercial invoice to the consignee/importer in Congo;
- With the commercial invoice, the consignee/importer in Congo or his freight forwarder registers and opens a file in the GUOT system to obtain the T.I number.
- Once the consignee/importer in Congo acquires the T.I number he sends it to the supplier/Shipper abroad or at Port of loading.
- With the T.I number, the entity acting on the supplier/Shipper’s instructions applies and validates the ECTN to be indicated on the BL.
The clearing processes takes around 10 days, so documents should be preferably presented to the forwarding agent least 5 days before ships arrival to avoid delays. There are at least 30 forwarding/clearing agents (transitaires) in the port and some of the main ones are: SDV Congo, GETMA/NECOTRANS, SOCOTRANS, TMC, AIS, SAT CONGO, TRANSIMEX CONGO S.A. The forwarding agent’s fees will depend on service level and type of cargo imported and are based on the port tariffs plus agency commissions.
The Republic of Congo is member of the WCO and a signatory of the revised Kyoto Convention and the Tampere Convention, all of which aims to facilitate the procedures for importation and communications in humanitarian emergencies. Duties and taxes exemption applies in principle to all humanitarian organizations, UN Agencies and INGOs that have an MoU with the Government, and for all types of merchandise imported by these organizations.
For more information on customs in Republic of the Congo, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
Quay D has a first line of 6 warehouses 20 meters from the quay with a total storage area of 15 543 m². A second row of 6 warehouses with a storage area of 10,774 m2 is situated 80 meters from the quay. The two rows of warehouses are separated by a road for circulation within the port. Behind quay D there is a cement silo covering an area of 4,150 m². Along the Mole quay there is an area of 20,000 m² for general cargo handling, and 6 warehouses with a total storage area of 16,000 m2. There are also two timber storage areas of 39,000 m2 and a eucalyptus wood storage area of 51,000 m2. Behind the quays there is a second handling zone of 32 hectares including 27 warehouses of totally 46,783 m2 and a cool room of 422 m2. Many of the warehouses, both at the quay and in the second zone, have rail access. Mineral oil deposit for 3,000 m3. RoRo facilities are available.
Grain and Bulk Handling
The capacity of cereal silos is 15,000 MT; surface 11,672 m2. There is no capacity for bagging of grain. The milling company MINOCO is located behind Quay G and they have 18 silos of a surface of 11,672Sqm and a total grain storage capacity of 15,000 MT. MINOCO has its own capacity of bagging flour in the milling facility. There is no possibility of direct bagging from ship discharge.
Main Storage Terminal
The total surface of the warehouses and hangars in the port offer a total surface of 15 hectares. The storage space for forest products is 38,987 m2. The total parking space for vehicles is 13,767 m2. The silos dedicated to cereals have a surface of 11,672 m2 and a capacity of 12,000 MT. Concrete silos surface of 4,150 m2 and capacity of 12,000 MT. Oil stocking facilities 50,000 m3. Liquid gas stoking capacities 585 MT. Four premises with a total surface of 536,762 m2 are dedicated to the oil logistics.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
6 warehouses minimum |
15,543 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
1 cool room minimum |
422 |
General Cargo |
6 warehouses minimum |
16,000 |
Stevedoring
The Government and several private companies as stated in other sections of this document (4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List) are handling the stevedoring in the Port of Pointe Noire. ETA for Vessel must be confirmed 24 hours prior to arrival to allow the organisation of manpower deployment. The Port of Pointe – Noire is working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days per year.
Hinterland Information
Items are moved out of the port mainly by trucks, and rail depending on the type of commodity. Most of the goods are moved out in containers. While Oil and oil derivates are usually moved out by train until the Loutete station and then transferred to tank trucks. The main company for rail transport is the state owned CFCO while for transportation by route the main ones are BOLLORE Logistics via Congo Terminal, S.A.T. (Societe Africaine de Transport), GETMA/NECOTRANS, SOCOTRANS, TMC, AIS, SAT CONGO, TRANSIMEX CONGO S.A etc…
Port Security
Security checks with customs officers are installed at every gate and has been reinforced these past ( years. The security level increases in the container terminal where the ISPS level is rated 2.
The firefighting services at the port are granted by the private company SERVTEC.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
Container terminal: 2 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |
2.2 Republic of the Congo Aviation
Overview
Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
The civil aviation sector in the Republic of the Congo is regulated by the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation while the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) is the Government agency that manages and administers the network of 23 notable airports, including two international airports in Brazzaville (Maya-Maya) and Pointe Noire (Agostino Neto), and one approved airport for international flights (Oyo-Ollombo airport).
Most of the other national airports are airstrips or airfield that very rarely used. Some of them are in very good condition (comparable to international airports), some are in decent condition, and others cannot be used as they were not properly maintained, or not maintained at all. These airports are mainly used for government purposes. More details about each airport are available in other sections of this document.
A new airport terminal and a new runway have been recently built at the airport of Brazzaville and a new terminal was inaugurated in 2016 in the Pointe-Noire airport to increase the passengers capacity.
Major constraints in the aviation sector of the RoC are related to the length of time it takes to obtain overflight and landing clearances for United Nations and diplomatic planes, since the request must pass through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Directorate-General for Strategic Affairs and Military Cooperation (DGASCOM).
For the airspace security and navigation of aircraft, ASECNA is responsible for the following duties:
- Control of the airspace circulation
- Guidance of airplanes
- Transmission of technical and traffic messages
- Information about flight arrivals/departures
- Meteorological information
- Guidance of flights inside the airport and terminal approaches
- Handling of fire emergency services in the airports
International flights into, from or over territories of the member states of ASECNA (Bénin, Burkina Cameroun, Centrafrique, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Gabon, Guinée-Bissau, Guinée Equatoriale, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritanie, Niger, Sénégal, Tchad, Togo, Union des Comoros) are liable to the current laws and regulations relating to civil aviation in force in the states, that are specified below and can be found at the following link: http://www.ais-asecna.org/en/gen/gen1.htm.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
Procedures for Scheduled Flights
For regular international scheduled flights operated by foreign air transportation company, the following requirements must be satisfied:
- The state of the airline must be a party to the International Air Services Transit Agreement and/or the International Air Transportation;
- The airline must be eligible to make the flights under the provisions of a bilateral or multilateral agreement between the contracting parties (states affected). This one must have an operating license allowing to perform the flights. The license request must be addressed to the authorities concerned
Documents required for aircraft clearance
It is necessary that the undermentioned documents must to be presented by an operator airline to have the clearance on entry or departure of its aircraft.
These documents must follow the ICAO standards and are acceptable when provided in French or in English and completed in legible handwriting.
Aircraft documents required (arrival and departure) for IMMIGRATION, CUSTOMS AND HEALTH are:
- General declaration
- Passengers manifest
- Cargo manifest
- One copy of the General Declaration returned and endorsed by Customs can signify clearance.
- If no passenger is embarking or disembarking and no merchandises embarked or disembarked, there is no needs to present to the above authorities, other documents except one or some copies of the general declaration.
Procedures for Non-Scheduled Flights
If an operator intends to carry out one or series of non-scheduled flights in transit across into the territory of an ASECNA member state, or making non-traffic stops, it is necessary for the operator to obtain a prior permission for this purpose.
If an operator intends to perform one or series of non-scheduled flights into the territory of an ASECNA member state, for taking on or discharging passengers, cargo or mail, it is necessary for the operator to apply to the authority concerned for permission to carry out such operations within the required time.
The permission request must include the following information:
- Name of operator
- Type of aircraft and registration marks
- Date and time of arrival and departure
- Place of embarkation or disembarkation abroad, as the case may be, of passengers and/or freight;
- Purpose of flight and number of passengers and/or nature and amount of freight;
- Name, address and business of charterer;
- Other different information.
Documents required for aircraft clearance
Same requirements as for the scheduled flights (see above).
Procedures for Private Flights
For reasons of flight safety, a previous authorization concerning an overflight and stopover is required in addition to the filing of a flight plan for the 10 following states: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo.
An authorization request must be submitted to the Authority concerned at least 2 on 7 days before the flight. A prior notice must be addressed at least 2 on 3 days before the expected date of the flight for the other states as follows: Central African Republic, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, and Tchad.
Documents required for aircraft clearance
No documents, in addition to those mentioned under 2.2 above, are required in the case of a private flight.
For a stay beyond some days after the date of arrival, a custom carnet will be accepted instead of a bond or of any financial guarantee.
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
In RoC, the following requirements need to be applied, presented and approved before prepositioning of a foreign registered aircraft:
A request letter should be addressed to ANAC for the operation of a foreign registered aircraft. The letter should be accompanied by the following documents:
- Registration certificate
- Aircraft insurance
- Air worthiness document
- Pilots aviation license
- Pilots medical license
- Information on the operations details, airports, period etc.
- AIRCRAFT ENTRY AND DEPARTURE : Obligation to perform the first landing or the final take-off from a customs aerodrome BRAZZAVILLE/Maya Maya POINTE-NOIRE - Cargo Manifest – LTA
- AIRCRAFT TRANSIT : - Obligation to perform the first landing or the final take-off from a customs aerodrome
- IMMIGRATION: AIRCRAFT ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE : - Passenger Manifest.
- HEALTH: AIRCRAFT ENTRY AND DEPARTURE : - Passenger Manifest
- AIRCRAFT TRANSIT - No formality
- AIRWORTHINESS: Antonov 12 and Antonov 26 operations are prohibited within Republic of CONGO territory
The Congo territory overflight and the technical stopovers on the national ground for aircraft others than those in possession of commercial rights, the French State aircraft and the African Republics State aircraft having the benefit of permanent authorizations, in application of Cooperation and Defense agreements, are subject to a previous permission delivered by the Ministry in charge of Aviation. - Postal service - Telegraphic Address: AVIACIVIL BRAZZAVILLE - Voie RSFTA : FCBVYAYX
The requests must be addressed 5 days before the expected overflight and landing date and must include the following information:
- Type of aircraft
- Registration Marks
- Nationality
- Owner or aircraft operator
- Address of Owner or aircraft operator
- Name, surname of the pilot and nationality
- Crew member
- Number of passengers
- Flight purpose
- Dates and flight routes
- When it concerns a private aircraft, the pilot will provide his place and date of birth.
Public Health Measures Applied to Aircraft
Now, specific measures related to COVID are to be applied according to government regulations in the country of arrival. Since the epidemy is losing intensity across the country, restrictive measure such as curfew are being lifted, so we may expect other measure to be lifted too. We cannot say if the health measures related to COVID in the aircraft will stay in place or not.
Besides COVID matters that are a priority when in place, The regular respect public health measures of aircraft in most of ASECNA States must be respected. The aircraft may land under the condition that has been disinfected approximately 30 minutes before its arrival on the aerodrome. The application of this measure must be properly recorded in the Health Section of the General Declaration.
However, when the insects spraying conditions stipulated in Annex 9 are not applied in theory or when the aircraft is coming from a cholera infection zone with recent cases declared, the sanitary control service can proceed to a new spraying of the aircraft on the ground before the disembarkation of passengers and crew.
If, in special circumstances, the public health authorities find it necessary a second spraying of the aircraft on the ground, passengers and crew are permitted to disembark beforehand.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.2.1 Republic of the Congo Maya-Maya International Airport, Brazzaville
Airport Overview
Maya-Maya Airport (IATA: BZV, ICAO: FCBB) is an airport located in Brazzaville the capital of the Republic of the Congo (only a few kilometres from the city centre). It is the main airport of the country. In 2015, the airport served 1,300,000 passengers and international flights are available with several air companies including Air France, ASKY, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, South Africa airlines, Air Cote d’Ivoire and Royal Air Maroc, TAAG, Rwanda Air, as well as other cargo airlines like Ethiopians air lines. Other than commercial operators, UNHAS (humanitarian flight) operates its own flights between Brazzaville and Impfondo – Betou via RDC. Those flights are reserved to all UN staffs/NGOs, exceptionally available for government members. Cargo flights serve Maya Maya airport to deliver fresh food. For cargo handling the operation has been commissioned to Congo Handling, which is a subsidiary of the French based Group Europe Handling, while the refuelling operations are operated by SNPC. The access to the Airport is very easy with a two-lane road leading to the main terminal. Different shipping and forwarding companies have their office at the airport. A customs office is also present.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Republic of Congo |
Province or District |
Pool |
Nearest Town or City |
Brazzaville |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Maya-Maya |
Latitude |
-4.25555556 |
Longitude |
15.24833333 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
319 m |
IATA Code |
BZV |
ICAO Code |
FCBB |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
AERCO |
Management Contact Person |
|
Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
Open To (hours) |
24:00 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on the Airport Company Contact List', please see the followings link: 4.5 Republic of the Congo Airport Companies Contact List.
For information on the government contact list', please see the followings link: 4.1 Republic of the Congo Government Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com
For more information on companies operating within the Maya-Maya airport can be found at: http://www.brazzaville-aeroport.com/compagnies-d-assistance/. These include Assistance Companies (SNPC, Total, Congo Handling,…), car rental companies, baggage services, and the international business lounge.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
In 2015, the airport served 1,300,000 passengers. In 2010, a new runway 3300m long (05L/23R) and a new terminal, with three air bridges were opened. The older runway (05R/23L) was repaired and now is used as a taxiway. A second module for the new terminal was completed in 2013. Chinese construction firm Weihai International Economic & Technical Cooperative Co., Ltd. performed the $160 million in upgrades to the airport. The current monthly use by humanitarian flights (UNHAS) is approximately 10 flights per month (3,000 passengers).
Performance for 2015 |
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---|---|---|---|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
28,054 |
N/A |
N/A |
Total Passengers |
1,300,000 |
N/A |
N/A |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
120 |
10 |
N/A |
Runways
There are two runways at the Maya-Maya International Airport. The second runway is the former runway 05R/23L which is repaired and now is used as a taxiway.
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3,300 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
05/23 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway #2 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3,300 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
05/23 |
Surface |
Composite |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There are no proper helicopter pads at Maya Maya airport. Helicopters land at runway and hover to the parking space or land directly on the field near the aircraft parking area.
Airport Infrastructure Details
The new terminal was inaugurated in 2011. There is considerable improvement compared to the old and largely under dimensioned terminal. Presently the check-in area is in a good conditions. The level of maintenance of the equipment is good.
Here is the airport website: http://www.brazzaville-aeroport.com/ .
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
The regulation of the civil aviation in the Republic of Congo falls under the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation and ANAC is the Government agency that manages and administers the airports. For the airspace security and navigation of aircraft the responsibility has been commissioned to ASECNA. It is a regional company that manages the aviation security of several African airports including Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. Among its tasks is to assure:
- Control of the airspace circulation
- Guidance of airplanes
- Transmission of technical and traffic messages
- Information about flight arrivals/departures
- Meteorological information
- Guidance of flights inside the airport and terminal approaches
- Fire emergency service
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B-747 |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B-747 |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
50,000 m² |
||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
N/A |
||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
20 MT |
Max Height (m) |
|
||
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
Other Comments |
Hi Loaders can reach the upper deck of B-747 |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Republic of the Congo, please see the following link: 1.3 Republic of the Congo Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
For cargo handling the operation has been commissioned to Congo Handling, which is a subsidiary of the French based Group Europe Handling. Two bonded warehouses of 500 m² are located inside the airport and managed by Congo Handling. For cargo handling, 2 forklifts of 2.5 mt capacity and one of 7 mt capacity are available.
Airfield Costs
For more information on AERCO Charges and Fees, please follow the following link: http://www.brazzaville-airport.com/charges-fees-2/
Costs – Aircraft Servicing Charges (Congo Handling SA) |
|
---|---|
Service |
Ad Hoc / XAF |
Chocks per operation |
Included in handling charge |
Stairs per unit per hour |
Included in handling charge |
GPU per half-hour (30 min) |
315,000 (2 – 3 hours included in handling charge) |
ASU per operation |
472,500 |
Loader per hour |
Included in handling charge |
Navigation Charges
Night landing hours are between 18:00 – 6,00 hours. Parking charges are for each hours or part there of; first 2 hours free. These charges are administered by the ANAC & ASECNA and are the same for all airports in the Republic of Congo. From 26 mt and upwards each weight class fee comes on top of the former one. Over flight fees depends on route and can be very fluctuant.
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
Navigation (per journey) (XAF) |
2,087 |
5,877 |
5,510 |
Landing (XAF) |
14,105 |
322,602 |
1,095,975 |
Night Landing (XAF) |
83,746 |
106,079 |
106,079 |
Night Take-Off (XAF) |
83,746 |
106,079 |
106,079 |
Parking Handling Charge (XAF) |
MTOW x XAF 120/hour |
MTOW x XAF 120/hour |
MTOW x XAF 120/hour |
Fuel Service Charges
Aircrafts are served by tank trucks and there is also a single point for refuelling. The price for Jet A-1 is presently XAF 600/litre. ANAC is also charging a fuel service fee of XAF 3.40/litre.
|
Price per Litre XAF |
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
600 |
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Charges
There is no tariff for handling charges which must be negotiated with the cargo handling company either on a case by case basis, or in a contractual form. Price level will depend on frequency of flights. Some standard examples are given below.
Aircraft Handling Schedule |
||
---|---|---|
Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) |
Aircraft Model |
Charges (XAF) |
0 – 1,500 |
C172 |
Charges quoted on demand |
1,501 – 2,500 |
C205 |
Charges quoted on demand |
2,501 – 5,000 |
C208 |
Charges quoted on demand |
5,001 – 10,000 |
DC-3 |
Charges quoted on demand |
10,001 – 20,000 |
Dash-7 |
Charges quoted on demand |
20,001 – 40,000 |
Dash-8 |
525,000 + 50% night (22:00 – 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
40,001 – 80,000 |
An-12 |
840,000 + 50% night (22:00 – 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
80,001 – 120,000 |
B757 |
Charges quoted on demand |
120,001 – 180,000 |
B767 |
2,310,000 + 50% night (22:00 – 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
180,001 – 300,000 |
IL-76 (190 m) |
1,575,000 + 50% night (22:00 – 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
300,001 – and over |
An-124 |
3,150,000 + 50% night (22:00 – 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
- Toilet Service per Aircraft: XAF 215,000
- Push-back per operation: XAF 157,000 – 367,000 (4 categories)
- Trailer/dolly per operation: included in handling charge
Import Charges |
|
---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate XAF per kg |
Handling Charge |
115 + 3% Tax |
Break Bulk Fee |
Included in handling charge |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
+ 50% (22:00 - - :00) + 25% Sunday |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
Storage per Day |
3 days free, storage charge depends on cargo value |
Export |
|
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
115 + 3% Tax |
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Storage Charges per Day |
Storage charge depends on value of cargo |
Air-Bridge Charges
N/A
Security
Security at terminal buildings and runways is good.
2.2.2 Republic of the Congo Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport, Pointe-Noire
Airport Overview
Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (IATA: PNR, ICAO: FCPP), is an airport located in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo. It is one of two international airports in the country, the other being Brazzaville Maya-Maya Airport. The airport was inaugurated in 1934; a new passenger terminal opened in 2006. Another terminal is presently under construction. In 2015, the airport served 780,412 passengers and international flight are available with several air companies including Air France, Cameroon Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, South African Airlines, ASKY, Air Cote d’Ivoire and Royal Air Maroc, TAAG as well as other cargo airlines like Ethiopians air lines. Cargo flights serve Maya-Maya airport to deliver fresh food. For cargo handling the operation has been commissioned to Congo Handling, which is a subsidiary of the French based Group Europe Handling. Different shipping companies have office at the airport. A customs office is also present.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Republic of The Congo |
Province or District |
Kouilou |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Pointe Noire |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Agostinho Neto |
Latitude |
-4.81472222 |
Longitude |
11.88638889 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
17 m |
IATA Code |
PNR |
ICAO Code |
FCPP |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
AERCO |
Management Contact Person |
|
Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
Open To (hours) |
24:00 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on the Airport Company Contact Lists, please see the followings link: 4.5 Republic of the Congo Airport Companies Contact List
For information on the government contact lists, please see the followings link: 4.1 Republic of the Congo Government Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com
For more information on companies operating within the Maya-Maya airport can be found at: http://www.pointenoire-airport.com/assistance-companies/ . These include Assistance Companies (SNPC, SERVAIR Congo, Congo Handling), car rental companies, baggage services, and the international business lounge.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
In 2015, the airport served 780,412 passengers and international flight are available with several air companies including Air France, Cameroon Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, South African Airlines, ASKY, Air Cote d’Ivoire and Royal Air Maroc, TAAG as well as other cargo airlines like Ethiopians airlines. Unfortunately, more updated data were not available and/or were difficult to have from the authorities.
Performance for 2015 |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
25,566 |
N/A |
N/A |
Total Passengers |
780,412 |
N/A |
N/A |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
99,672 |
N/A |
N/A |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
The authorities to be contacted for further information about performance and capacities of the airport are ANAC and AERCO. Unfortunately, at the time of the last LCA, this information was not made available. We have to rely on 2015 data, taking into account that both capacity and performance have increased over the time, which are mainly due to renovations in the infrastructure itself.
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2600 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
17 / 35 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
The runways are in good condition, at the standards of an international airport. Maintenance is key to make sure these will stay in conditions over the years, this has therefore to be monitored.
Airport Infrastructure Details
A new terminal has been constructed and inaugurated in 2016. The level of maintenance of equipment is good.
Here is the Airport website for further information: http://www.pointenoire-airport.com/
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
No |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
The regulation of civil aviation in the Republic of Congo falls under the Ministry of Transport and the Civil Aviation; ANAC is the government agency that manages and administers the airports. For airspace security and navigation of aircrafts the responsibility has been commissioned to ASECNA. It is a regional company that manages the aviation security of several African airports including Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. Among its tasks is to assure:
- Control of the airspace circulation
- Guidance of airplanes
- Transmission of technical and traffic messages
- Information about flights arrivals and departures
- Meteorological information
- Guidance of flights inside the airport and terminal approaches
- Fire emergency services
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
MD-11 or IL-76 |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
MD-11 or IL-76 |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
10,000 |
||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
No Storage |
||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
N/A |
Max Height (m) |
N/A |
||
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
Other Comments |
Hi Loaders can reach the upper deck of a B747 |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Republic of The Congo, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
For cargo handling the operation has been commissioned to Congo Handling, which is a subsidiary of the French-based Group Europe Handling. The airport has no proper storage capacity in the airport perimeter. Information and contacts of Congo Handling can be found in other sections of this document
Airfield Costs
For more information on AERCO Charges and Fees, you can contact AERCO or ANAC authorities in the contact lists sections of this document
Note #1: Night landing hours are between 18:00 – 06:00 hours when lights are being used.
- Night landing fee is XAF 83,746 for aircraft up to and equal to 75 MT and XAF 106,079 for aircrafts above 75 MT
- Note #2: Parking charges are for each hour or part thereof (first 2 hours free)
- Note #3: All of these charges are administered by ANAC & ANSECA and are the same for all airports in Congo
- Note #4: ANAC will charge a freight fee on all cargo of XAF 40/kg
Navigation Charges
Night landing hours are between 18:00 – 6,00 hours. Parking charges are for each hour or part there of; first 2 hours free. These charges are administered by the ANAC &ASECNA and are the same for all airports in Republic of Congo from 26 Mt and upwards each weight class fee comes on top of the former one. Over flight fees depends on route and can be very fluctuant.
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
2,087 |
5,877 |
5,510 |
Landing USD - $ |
14,105 |
322,602 |
1,095,975 |
Night Landing USD - $ |
83,746 |
106,079 |
106,079 |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
83,746 |
106,079 |
106,079 |
Parking |
83,746 |
106,079 |
106,079 |
Handling Charges |
MTOW x XAF 120/hour |
MTOW x XAF 120/hour |
MTOW x XAF 120/hour |
Fuel Service Charges
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
600 |
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Charges
There is no tariff for handling charges which must be negotiated with the cargo handling company either on a case by case base or in contractual form. Price level will depend on frequency of flights. Some standard examples are given below.
Import Charges |
|
---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Handling Charge |
115 + 3% Tax |
Break Bulk Fee |
Included in Handling charges |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
+50% (+25% Sunday) |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
Storage per Day |
3 days free, and depends on cargo value |
Export |
|
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
115 + 3% tax |
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Storage Charges per Day |
Depend on the type and value of cargo |
Aircraft Handling Schedule |
||
---|---|---|
Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) |
Aircraft Model |
Charges (XAF) |
0 – 1,500 |
C172 |
Charges quoted on demand |
1,501 – 2,500 |
C205 |
Charges quoted on demand |
2,501 – 5,000 |
C208 |
Charges quoted on demand |
5,001 – 10,000 |
DC-3 |
Charges quoted on demand |
10,001 – 20,000 |
Dash-7 |
Charges quoted on demand |
20,001 – 40,000 |
Dash-8 |
525,000 + 50% night (22.00 - 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
40,001 – 80,000 |
An-12 |
840,000 + 50% night (22.00 - 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
80,001 – 120,000 |
B757 |
Charges quoted on demand |
120,001 – 180,000 |
B767 |
2,310,000 50% night (22.00 - 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
180,001 – 300,000 |
IL-76 (190m) |
1,575,000 50% night (22.00 - 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
300,001 and over |
AN-124 |
3,150,000 50% night (22.00 - 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
Air-Bridge Charges
N/A
Security
Overall good security at and around the airport, including access roads.
2.2.3 Republic of the Congo Impfondo National Airport, Marien Ngouabi
Airport Overview
Impfondo airport is an important gateway to the Likouala province where road access is very difficult and impossible during rainy season. Canadianair, Mistral and Air Congo fly from Brazzaville twice a week. Additionally, there are weekly humanitarian flights with UNHAS. No assistance regarding approach and landing. The airfield is open between 06:00 and 18:00
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Republic of Congo |
Province or District |
Likouala |
Nearest Town or City |
Impfondo |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Marien Ngouabi |
Latitude |
1.52777778 |
Longitude |
18.05555556 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
335 m |
IATA Code |
ION |
ICAO Code |
FCOI |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Yes. WFP and UNHCR |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2,050 m x 45 m |
Runway Orientation |
N/A |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The Impfondo National Airport does not have refuelling capacity.
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.2.4 Republic of the Congo Ouesso National Airport
Airport Overview
The airport is located near the city of Ouesso, in the Sangha region. Its building is in good conditions, as well as the runway. The security installations, such as the screening are there, and functioning according to the ANAC representative in Ouesso, as well as the control tower. The main use of this airport is for government visits, 3 to 4 times a month at the maximum. The access road is in very good conditions, so there is no major constraints in terms of accessibility. However, it is very important to meet with local authorities before reaching the airport. Most of the time the following authorizations are needed: Prefecture, mairie, and police.
Not being used frequently, this airport remains nonetheless in excellent condition, and has the capacity of landing aircrafts such as Boeing 737, with a concrete land stipe comparable to international airports.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province or district |
Sangha |
Nearest town or city with distance to the airport |
Ouesso (2 km) |
Airport’s complete name |
Aéroport de Ouesso |
Latitude |
1.609254 |
Longitude |
16.039605 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
354m |
IATA Code |
FCOU |
ICAO Code |
N/A |
Managing company of airport authority |
ANAC |
Management Contact Person |
Commandant Mahoungou Guy-Alain |
NGO and/or UN presence at airport? |
No |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Dimensions |
3000 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
01 / 19 |
Surface |
Tar |
Condition |
Excellent |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo security screening |
Yes |
Runway lighting |
Yes |
Refueling capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Air traffic control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
Weather information |
Yes |
Aircarft parking space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties and Non-Objection fees
N/A
2.2.5 Republic of the Congo Oyo-Ollombo National Airport
Airport Overview
The Ollombo airport was constructed and inaugurated in March 2011. The airport meets most international standards and can in principle accommodate all types of aircraft.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province or District |
Pool |
Nearest city or town from airport and distance |
Oyo (11 km) |
Airport’s complete name |
Ollombo |
Latitude |
-3.95000000 |
Longitude |
16.04722222 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
445 m |
IATA Code |
OLL |
ICAO Code |
FCOD |
Managing company of airport authority |
ANAC |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN presence at airport |
No |
Runway
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Dimensions |
3,300 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
04/22 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo security screening |
Yes |
Runway lighting |
Yes |
Refueling capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Air traffic control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
Weather information |
Yes |
Aircraft parking space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties and Non-Objection fees
N/A
2.2.6 Republic of the Congo Loubomo National Airport
Airport Overview
No regular flights. No assistance regarding approach and landing paved runway for small aircraft. There are no storage facilities and no fuel depot
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Republic of the Congo |
Province or District |
Niari |
Nearest Town or City |
Dolisie |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Louboumo |
Latitude |
-4.21666667 |
Longitude |
12.66666667 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
329 m |
IATA Code |
DIS |
ICAO Code |
N/A |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1,800 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
N/A |
Runway Surface |
Laterite |
Runway Condition |
Good, except if it rains |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The Loubomo National Airport does not have refuelling capacity.
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.2.7 Republic of the Congo Yokangassi National Airport
Airport Overview
Not usable after rains. Unpaved runway. Low Capacity. No regular flights. There are no storage facilities and no fuel depot.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Republic of Congo |
Province or District |
Bouenza |
Nearest Town or City |
Nkayi |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Yokangassi |
Latitude |
-4.21666667 |
Longitude |
13.30000000 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
165 m |
IATA Code |
NKY |
ICAO Code |
N/A |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
N/A |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1,800 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
N/A |
Runway Surface |
Laterite |
Runway Condition |
Not usable after rains. |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The Yokangassi National Airport does not have refuelling capacity.
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.2.8 Republic of the Congo Makoua National Airport
Airport Overview
The airport is located near the city of Makoua, in the Cuvette Region. Its building, which is the weather station, is in medium conditions, and the tared runway would need some basic work to use it again. It is now closed but its capacity abled in the past to land cargo aircraft.
The access road is in decent condition during the dry season, but can become an access problem if used by heavy trucks in rainy season. However, it is very important to meet with local authorities before reaching the airport. Most of the time the following authorizations are needed: Prefecture, mairie, and police.
Since it has not been used for a long time, the facilities were not properly maintained, which is a drawback. The runway is nonetheless in acceptable conditions and the main work would be to remove the weeds that have grown over the time.
The phone network is working on the site, as well as internet, but they do not have VHF radio.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province or District |
Cuvette |
Nearest city or town from airport and distance |
Makoua (5 km) |
Airport’s complete name |
Makoua |
Latitude |
-0.018142 |
Longitude |
15.582652 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
394m |
IATA Code |
MKJ |
ICAO Code |
FCOM |
Managing company of airport authority |
ASECNA / ANAC |
Management Contact Person |
Commandant Sandokou Mr Ossonga |
NGO and/or UN presence at airport |
No |
Runway
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Dimensions |
1800 m x 40 m |
Orientation |
07/25 |
Surface |
Tar |
Condition |
Medium |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo security screening |
No |
Runway lighting |
No |
Refueling capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air traffic control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather information |
Yes |
Aircraft parking space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter fencing |
No |
Windsock |
No |
|
|
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties and Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.9 Republic of the Congo Owando National Airport
Airport Overview
The airport is located near the city of Owando, in the Cuvette Region. Its buildings are in good condition and the runway is in excellent condition. The security installations are there but are not or never used. The main use of this airport is for Government visits, 3 to 4 times a month at the maximum. The access road is in very good conditions, so there is no major constraints in terms of accessibility. However, it is very important to meet with local authorities before reaching the airport. Most of the time the following authorizations are needed: Prefecture, mairie, and police.
Not being used frequently and its facilities not being properly maintained is a drawback, but the runway is nonetheless in excellent condition, and has the capacity of landing aircrafts such as Boeing 737. In terms of conditions of the landing strip, which is excellent, the airport of Owando is comparable to international airports.
The control tower is operated in Brazzaville, and coordinated with Olombo, and there is no phone network problems to report in the area.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province or region |
Cuvette |
Nearest city or town from airport and distance |
Owando (4 km) |
Airport’s complete name |
Owando |
Latitude |
-05.19421 |
Longitude |
15.929588 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
350 m |
IATA Code |
FTX |
ICAO Code |
FCOO |
Managing company of airport authority |
ASECNA / ANAC /Government |
Management Contact Person |
Mr Omboua Daniel |
NGO and/or UN presence at airport |
No |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Dimensions |
1800 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
14/32 |
Surface |
Tar |
Condition |
Excellent |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo security screening |
No |
Runway lighting |
No |
Refueling capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air traffic control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather information |
Yes |
Aircraft parking space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Service Charges
The fuel can be brought from Brazzaville.
Royalties and Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.10 Republic of the Congo Souanké National Airport
Airport Overview
The airport is located near the city of Souanké in the Sangha Region. Its building, which is the now the weather station run by the ANAC is in poor conditions as well as the runway, that is currently not in use. Indeed, it used to be compacted laterite, and now the forest has completely taken back the space. The landstripe is therefore considered as non-existent.
The access road is in very good conditions, so there is no major constraints in terms of accessibility or phone network communication. However, there is no internet network on the site.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province or district |
Sangha |
Nearest city or town from airport and distance |
Souanké (10 km) |
Airport’s complete name |
Souanké |
Latitude |
1.995061 |
Longitude |
14.169065 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
1,722 ft / 525 m |
IATA Code |
SOE |
ICAO Code |
FCOS |
Managing company of airport authority |
ANAC |
Management Contact Person |
Commandant Rivel Bakala |
NGO and/or UN presence at airport |
No |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Dimensions |
1600 m x 50 m |
Orientation |
07/25 |
Surface |
Laterite |
Condition |
Very poor / Inexistent |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo security screening |
No |
Runway lighting |
No |
Refueling capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air traffic control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather information |
Yes |
Aircraft parking space |
No |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter fencing |
No |
Windsock |
No |
|
|
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties and Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.11 Republic of the Congo Kindamba National Airport
Airport Overview
Low Capacity. No regular flights. There are no storage facilities nor fuel depots.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Republic of Congo |
Province or District |
Pool |
Nearest Town or City |
Kindamba |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kindamba |
Latitude |
-3.74861111 |
Longitude |
14.49166667 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
445 m |
IATA Code |
KNJ |
ICAO Code |
N/A |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
N/A |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1,400 m x 56 m |
Runway Orientation |
N/A |
Runway Surface |
Laterite |
Runway Condition |
N/A |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The Kindamba National Airport does not have refuelling capacity.
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
2.2.12 Republic of the Congo Zanaga National Airport
Airport Overview
Unpaved runway. No regular flights. Impossible to land and take-off at night. There are no storage facilities nor fuel depots.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Republic of Congo |
Province or District |
Pool |
Nearest Town or City |
Zanaga |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Zanaga |
Latitude |
-2.84722222 |
Longitude |
13.82083333 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
570 m |
IATA Code |
ANJ |
ICAO Code |
N/A |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
N/A |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1,400 m x 56 m |
Runway Orientation |
N/A |
Runway Surface |
Laterite |
Runway Condition |
Unpaved runway. Impossible to land or take-off at night. |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The Zanaga National Airport does not have refuelling capacity.
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.2.13 Republic of the Congo Makabana National Airport
Airport Overview
Unpaved runway. No regular flights. No storage facilities nor fuel depots.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Republic of Congo |
Province or District |
Niari |
Nearest Town or City |
Makabana |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Makabana |
Latitude |
-3.48055556 |
Longitude |
12.59861111 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
151 m |
IATA Code |
KMK |
ICAO Code |
N/A |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
N/A |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1,350 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
N/A |
Runway Surface |
Laterite |
Runway Condition |
Unpaved runway |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The Makabana National Airport does not have refuelling capacity.
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.2.14 Republic of the Congo Sibiti National Airport
Airport Overview
Not usable after rains. No regular flights. Unpaved runway. No storage facilities nor fuel depots.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province or district |
Lekoumou |
Nearest city or town from airport and distance |
Sibiti |
Airport’s complete name |
Sibiti |
Latitude |
-3.68666667 |
Longitude |
13.37222222 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
547 m |
IATA Code |
SIB |
ICAO Code |
FCBS |
Managing company of airport authority |
N/A |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN presence at airport |
N/A |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Dimensions |
1250 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
10/28 |
Surface |
Grass |
Condition |
Unpaved |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo security screening |
No |
Runway lighting |
No |
Refueling capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air traffic control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather information |
No |
Aircraft parking space |
No |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter fencing |
No |
Windsock |
No |
|
|
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties and Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.15 Republic of the Congo Mavinza National Airport
Airport Overview
Mavinza Airport has low capacity and has no regular flights. It has an unpaved runway for small aircraft. There are no storage facilities nor fuel depots.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province or district |
Niari |
Nearest city or town from airport and distance |
Mavinza |
Airport’s complete name |
Mavinza Airport |
Latitude |
-2.45 |
Longitude |
11.6499996 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
155 m |
IATA Code |
N/A |
ICAO Code |
N/A |
Managing company of airport authority |
N/A |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN presence at airport |
N/A |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Dimensions |
950 m x 60 m |
Orientation |
N/A |
Surface |
Laterite / Clay |
Condition |
Unpaved |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo security screening |
No |
Runway lighting |
No |
Refueling capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air traffic control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather information |
No |
Aircraft parking space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter fencing |
No |
Windsock |
No |
|
|
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties and Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.16 Republic of the Congo Kibangou National Airport
Airport Overview
Low Capacity. No regular flights. Unpaved runway for small aircrafts. There are no storage facilities nor fuel depots.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Republic of Congo |
Province or District |
Niari |
Nearest Town or City |
Kibangou |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kibangou |
Latitude |
-3.483 |
Longitude |
12.300 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
130 m |
IATA Code |
N/A |
ICAO Code |
N/A |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
N/A |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
800 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
N/A |
Runway Surface |
Clay / Sand |
Runway Condition |
Unpaved runway |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The Kibangou National Airport does not have refuelling capacity.
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.2.17 Republic of the Congo Mossendjo National Airport
Airport Overview
The airport is located near in the city of Mossendjo, in the Niari Region. It is not in use anymore and used to be a landing point for government members. It can be considered a simple former landing strip, rather than an airport. There is no infrastructure, but the air strip itself remain compact, even though the weeds have grown over the time. The access road is in good condition (compacted laterite), so there is no major constraints in terms of accessibility. However, it is very important to meet with local authorities before reaching the airport. Most of the time the following authorizations are needed: Prefecture, mairie, and police.
The air strip has now some village houses on it.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province or district |
Niari |
Nearest city or town from airport and distance |
Mossendjo (4.3 km) |
Airport’s complete name |
Mossendjo Airport |
Latitude |
-2.046079 |
Longitude |
12.703356 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
463 m |
IATA Code |
MSX |
ICAO Code |
N/A |
Managing company of airport authority |
ANAC |
Management Contact Person |
Maire de Mossendjo |
NGO and/or UN presence at airport |
No |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Dimensions |
900 m x20 m |
Orientation |
09/27 |
Surface |
Compacted laterite |
Condition |
Medium |
The last aircraft to land in Mossendjo was in 2014.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo security screening |
No |
Runway lighting |
No |
Refueling capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air traffic control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather information |
Yes |
Aircraft parking space |
No |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter fencing |
No |
Windsock |
No |
|
|
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties and Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.18 Republic of the Congo Boundji National Airport
Airport Overview
There are no regular flights and the runway is unpaved. There are no storage facilities nor fuel depots.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province or district |
Cuvette |
Nearest city or town from airport and distance |
Boundji (2 km) |
Airport’s complete name |
Boundji |
Latitude |
-1.03111111 |
Longitude |
15.33472222 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
380 m |
IATA Code |
BOE |
ICAO Code |
N/A |
Managing company of airport authority |
N/A |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN presence at airport |
N/A |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Dimensions |
1025 m x 25 m |
Orientation |
N/A |
Surface |
Sand / Grass |
Condition |
Bad |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo security screening |
No |
Runway lighting |
No |
Refueling capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air traffic control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather information |
No |
Aircarft parking space |
No |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter fencing |
No |
Windsock |
No |
|
|
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties and Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.20 Republic of the Congo Pokola National Airport
Airport Overview
There are two pylons for mobile telecommunications located at 650 m and 750 from threshold n°05, which could be obstacles. Open to circulation from 07:00 to 17:00. No regular flights. There are no storage facilities nor fuel depots.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province or district |
Sangha |
Nearest city or town from airport and distance |
Pokola (0 km) |
Airport’s complete name |
Pokola Airport |
Latitude |
1.42222222 |
Longitude |
16.33388889 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
379 m |
IATA Code |
N/A |
ICAO Code |
N/A |
Managing company of airport authority |
N/A |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN presence at airport |
None |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Dimensions |
1800 m x 44 m |
Orientation |
N/A |
Surface |
Laterite |
Condition |
N/A |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo security screening |
No |
Runway lighting |
No |
Refueling capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air traffic control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather information |
No |
Aircraft parking space |
No |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter fencing |
No |
Windsock |
No |
|
|
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties and Non-Objection fees
N/A
2.2.21 Republic of the Congo Mokabi Airport
Airport Overview
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Republic of Congo |
Province or District |
Likouala |
Nearest Town or City |
Mokabi |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Mokabi |
Latitude |
3.27861111 |
Longitude |
16.74888889 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
508 m |
IATA Code |
N/A |
ICAO Code |
N/A |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
N/A |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1,560 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
N/A |
Runway Surface |
Laterite |
Runway Condition |
Medium – 15T max capacity |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
N/A |
Runway Lighting |
N/A |
Refueling Capacity |
N/A |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
Air Traffic Control |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
Weather Information |
N/A |
Aircraft Parking Space |
N/A |
Navigation Aids |
N/A |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.2.22 Republic of The Congo Djambala National Airport
Airport Overview
The airport is located near the city of Djambala, in the Plateaux Region. Its building is in good conditions, as well as the runway. The security installations are there, but are not or never used. The main use of this airport is for Government visits, 3 to 4 times a month at the maximum. The access road is in very good condition, so there is no major constraints in terms of accessibility. However, it is very important to meet with local authorities before reaching the airport. Most of the time the following authorizations are needed: Prefecture, mairie, and police.
The airport is not being used frequently and its facilities not being properly maintained is a drawback, but the runway is nonetheless in excellent condition, and has the capacity of landing aircraft such as Boeing 737. It has an excellent runway and is comparable to international airports.
The control tower is operated in Brazzaville, and coordinated with Olombo, and there are no phone network problems to report in the area.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province or District |
Plateaux |
Nearest town or city with distance from airport |
Djambala (5 km) |
Airport’s complete name |
Onari / Sassou N’guesso (non-official) |
Latitude |
-2.519974 |
Longitude |
14.753826 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
789m |
IATA Code |
FCBD |
ICAO Code |
N/A |
Managing company of airport authority |
ASECNA / ANAC |
Management Contact Person |
Commandant Okanze Marcellin |
NGO and/or UN presence at airport |
No |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Dimensions |
2500 m x 80 m |
Orientation |
04/22 |
Surface |
Tar |
Condition |
Excellent |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo security screening |
No |
Runway lighting |
No |
Refueling capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air traffic control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather information |
Yes |
Aircarft parking space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties and Non-Objection fees
N/A
2.3 Republic of the Congo Road Network
The Ministry of Equipment and road maintenance of Congo oversees the roads constructions and maintenance. However, for large scale projects the Delegation for Large Scale Projects (Delegation Générale des Grands Travaux) is in charge.
The road network in Congo is composed of 23,324 km of which 17,000 km are classified as national, departmental, and routes of local interest while the other 6,234 km are non-classified routes.
The two main roads are the RN1 and RN2. The RN1 links Brazzaville with Pointe-Noire and with its 548 km is now fully completed, asphalted and in very good condition, permitting to reach the ocean in within 9 hours.
The RN2, linking Brazzaville to Ouesso in the North is 820 km long. It is fully paved but some areas are in a bad condition. Presently the time needed to reach Ouesso is about 11 hours.
There are several plans for new constructions mainly financed by the African Development Bank. For example, the transnational route also called corridor 13. This route of an expected length of 1,400 km will be connecting the RN3 Ouesso-Betou to CAR and Cameroun and includes a bridge over the Sangha river. The construction has already started and the complexion is expected for 2021.
Another project sponsored by the ADB is the construction of 440 km of route between Enyelle – Imfondo and Liranga. The statement of work (SoW) of the project has been finalised and the tender will be thrown before the end of the current year 2017.
The soil in Congo with sandy areas and abundant rains during parts of the year make road constructions very expensive. However, there are projects underway financed both by the Government and foreign investors. Most construction works are included in the national transport plan (PNT) covering the period from 2013 to 2023 and including the main projects ongoing. The Ministry of Public Works the Road Funds Management (Direction Générale des Fonds Routier) is responsible for the financing of regular road maintenance and constructions.
Budget constrains are the main cause of the lack of maintenance in certain area of the road network.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Republic of the Congo Government Contact List.
Distance Matrix
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brazzaville |
Djambala |
Dolisie |
Kinkala |
Madingou |
Ouesso |
Owando |
Pointe Noire |
|
Brazzaville |
364 |
362 |
72 |
305 |
820 |
496 |
548 |
|
Djambala |
364 |
726 |
441 |
612 |
655 |
333 |
912 |
|
Dolisie |
362 |
726 |
285 |
114 |
1197 |
875 |
186 |
|
Kinkala |
72 |
441 |
285 |
171 |
912 |
590 |
471 |
|
Madingou |
305 |
612 |
114 |
171 |
1083 |
761 |
300 |
|
Ouesso |
820 |
655 |
1197 |
912 |
1083 |
322 |
1383 |
|
Owando |
496 |
333 |
875 |
590 |
761 |
322 |
1061 |
|
Pointe Noire |
548 |
912 |
186 |
471 |
300 |
1383 |
1061 |
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (Hours and days) |
||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brazzaville |
Djambala |
Dolisie |
Kinkala |
Madingou |
Ouesso |
Owando |
Pointe Noire |
|
Brazzaville |
4 hours |
7 hours |
2 hours |
6 hours |
11 hours |
7 hours |
9 hours |
|
Djambala |
4 hours |
11 hours |
6 hours |
10 hours |
10 hours |
7 hours |
1 day |
|
Dolisie |
7 hours |
1 day |
5 hours |
2 hours |
1 day |
1 day |
2 hours |
|
Kinkala |
2 hours |
3 hours |
5 hours |
4 hours |
13 hours |
9 hours |
7 hours |
|
Madingou |
6 hours |
7 hours |
1 hour |
4 hours |
1 day |
1 day |
3 hours |
|
Ouesso |
11 hours |
1 day |
1 day |
13 hours |
1 day |
4 hours |
1 day |
|
Owando |
7 hours |
10 hours |
1 day |
9 hours |
1 day |
4 hours |
1 day |
|
Pointe Noire |
9 hours |
1 day |
2 hours |
7 hours |
3 hours |
1 day |
1 day |
Road Security
Exceeding the speed limit in combination with poor road maintenance, heavy rain and overloaded vehicles are the main causes of accidents. The heavy rains can also cause rapid deterioration of unpaved roads and road equipment. Traffic is scarce outside of Brazzaville and the number of vehicles is generally limited with exception for the RN1 between Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. Sometimes, even routes with good asphalt conditions can have vegetation invading the road bed and warning panels might be hidden. There is a massive use of road bumps but they are rarely indicated by road panels. The quality of taxis and minibuses is often very low and lack of vehicle road worthiness can also be a cause for accidents. Roads are frequently used by pedestrians and school children, which requires additional caution. Respect from drivers towards vulnerable and unprotected road users is generally low. City tyres are usable in the major part of the Country but when traveling in muddy forest roads in the North such as in the Likouala region it is highly recommended that vehicles are well equipped with good tyres, spades and winches.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
Congo applies the CEMAC rules which are the same as for all the CEMAC countries: the Congo, Cameroon, CAR, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Chad.
The Communauté Economique et Monétaire de l’Afrique Centrale (CEMAC) “Code Communautaire de la Route” stipulates the maximum permitted load regardless of number of axes at 50 mt.
Axle Load Limits |
LCA Country (Republic of the Congo) |
CEMAC Countries |
Transit Country |
---|---|---|---|
Truck with 2 Axles |
13 mt |
13 mt |
N/A |
Truck with 3 Axles |
21 mt |
21 mt |
N/A |
Truck with 4 Axles |
27 mt |
27 mt |
N/A |
Semi-trailer with 3 Axles |
27 mt |
27 mt |
N/A |
Semi-trailer with 4 Axles |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Semi-trailer with 5 Axles |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Semi-trailer with 6 Axles |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Road Class and Surface Conditions
The road classification system has been changed after recommendations in a recent study financed by the EU. The new classification system has been implemented since 2012 and can be found here.
The network is divided into 15 national routes (RN) of 5,604 km of which 2,648 km with asphalt, 33 departmental routes (RD) of 2,650 km of which 331 km with asphalt and 14,980 km of routes of local interest and non-classified routes with 132 km with asphalt. The total asphalted routes in the Republic of the Congo is 3,111 km.
The National routes (RN) are usually the principal roads connecting main towns with border points and are managed by the Ministère de l’équipement et de l’entretien routière.
The Departmental Routes (DR) are usually roads connecting departments and national roads with each other and It is also managed by the Ministère de l’équipement et de l’entretien routière
The routes of local interest are local roads within departments and are also managed by the Ministère de l’équipement et de l’entretien routière
The non-classified routes are generally rural roads.
2.4 Republic of the Congo Railway Assessment
The Congo railway system is managed by “Le Chemin de Fer Congo-Océan” (CFCO), a public company with financial autonomy created in its present form in the year 2000. The Company takes care of the current maintenance of the network while major reparations are outsourced to private companies through public tenders. The CFCO current transport rates are currently USD 126/mt.
The railway system is widely used both for cargo and passengers. The major railway line in Congo is leading from Pointe-Noire to Brazzaville. The railway connection arrives at the river port of Brazzaville.
However, due to security constraints in the Pool region the railway connection from Pointe Noire to Brazzaville is presently interrupted and commercial and passenger trains exiting Pointe Noire stop in Loutete, a station located about 240 km from Brazzaville. Also two bridges along the line were damaged and are currently out of order. There is currently no railway traffic exiting Brazzaville.
The line between Belinga and Dolisie is divided in two sections, the northern and southern line. The southern deviation connects eight stations for passenger traffic. The northern line goes through the Niari region from Mont Belo to Mbinda at the border with Gabon.
The availability of wagons is very unpredictable and sometimes causing delays in the distribution planning. The railway in Congo is not electrified and the traction is provided by diesel locomotives.
The suspension of the traffic and the absence of periodical maintenance is penalising and threatening the railway network infrastructures and the motive equipment. The current available operational equipment has decreased in the last couple of years bringing down the number of operational locomotives from 31 in 2014 to the currently 15.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Republic of the Congo Government Contact List.
Travel Time Matrix (DAYS)
Pointe Noire |
Bilinga |
Mont Belo |
Mbida |
Dolisie |
Nkay |
Brazzaville |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pointe Noire |
1/2 |
1/2 |
2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
2 |
|
Bilinga |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1 ½ |
1 |
1 |
1 ½ |
|
Mont Belo |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1 ½ |
1 |
1 ½ |
1 ½ |
|
Mbida |
2 |
1 ½ |
1/2 |
1 |
2 ½ |
2 |
|
Dolisie |
1/4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1/4 |
1 |
|
Nkay |
1 ½ |
1 |
1 |
2 ½ |
1/4 |
1 |
|
Brazzaville |
2 |
1 ½ |
1 ½ |
1 ½ |
1 |
1 |
Railway Companies and Consortia
There are currently no private railway companies in RoC. Pricing is established by the public Company CFCO.
For more information on railway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.9 Republic of the Congo Railway Companies Contact List .
Capacity Table
Operator / Company |
CFCO |
---|---|
Lines Operates On |
All lines |
Max Train Length and / or Pulling Capacity |
1300 mt |
Locomotives |
Diesel |
Covered Freight Wagons Size (m) |
n/a |
Flatbed Freight Wagons Size (m) |
n/a |
High-sided Freight Wagons Size (m) |
n/a |
Drop-side Freight Wagons Size (m) |
n/a
|
Key Route Information
Pointe Noire - Brazzaville |
Mont Belo - Mbinda |
Bilinga-Dolisie |
|
---|---|---|---|
Track Gauge |
1067 cm |
1067 cm |
1067 cm |
Ruling Gradient |
|||
Total Track Distance |
510 km |
285 km |
91 |
Type of Rail |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Type of Sleeper and Fastenings |
310 x (9-14 m x 2.4 m) & 113 (21 m x 2.6 m) |
310 x (9-14 m x 2.4 m) & 113 (21 m x 2.6 m) |
310 x (9-14 m x 2.4 m) & 113 (21 m x 2.6 m) |
Total Track Travel Time |
|||
Maintenance |
MARGINAL/BAD |
MARGINAL/BAD |
MARGINAL/BAD |
Companies / Consortiums Operating on Line |
CFCO |
CFCO |
CFCO |
Traffic Frequency |
WEEKLY |
WEEKLY |
WEEKLY |
Security |
BAD |
BAD |
BAD |
Main Stations |
MBILINGA |
DOLISIE |
MBIDA |
Key Stations
The three main stations Pointe Noire, M’binda (Dolisie) and Brazzaville. The Pointe Noire railway hub has rails entering the Port site allowing the loading and unloading of the cargos directly in the port area. Brazzaville has a railway connection to the river port integrating the railway to the Congo and Ubangui rivers barges.
There is currently no international railway connection but there are plans to rehabilitate the section from Mbinda into Gabon, which earlier served as a connection for manganese exports from Gabon to Pointe-Noire. No expected date for the execution of the project was provided.
Key Station Information |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Pointe Noire Station |
M’binda Station |
Brazzaville Station |
|
Location |
Pointe Noire |
Dolisie |
Brazzaville |
Contact Information |
Jean-Marie TIBASSA 055655624 |
MAKAYA Delphin 055597010 |
Laurent MALANDA 055216126 |
Connections with Other Transport Means |
Road / Sea / Air |
Road |
Road / Waterways / Air |
Storage Capacity (m2 and m3) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling Equipment |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Other Comments |
2.5 Republic of the Congo Waterways Assessment
The Republic of the Congo has 2,187 km of navigable waterways, consisting mainly of the Congo and Ubangi rivers and their tributaries. These navigable waterways provide direct access throughout most of the northern and central part of the country, while the transport network in the south mainly relies on the road network and the railway from Pointe Noire to Brazzaville.
The major waterways (Congo, Ubangi and Sangha) are fully navigable during the rainy season. (June-Dec). The Congo River is the most powerful river of the world, next to the Amazon.
The principal river routes are the two navigable sections of the Congo and Ubangi River of 1,120 km, allowing transport of goods and passengers from Brazzaville to Bangui in CAR during the rainy season. Major river ports on the Brazzaville- Bangui route include Lukolela, Liranga, Impfondo and Betou.
Other rivers used for commercial traffic are the Sangha River, being navigable between Ouesso at the Cameroon border to Mossaka at the Congo river, the Alima River (367km) between the Congo River, south of Mossaka up to Liketi passing through the port of Oyo and the Likouala River (210 km) from Mossaka to Ntokou in the Cuvette region. The Congo River is navigable all year around up the river from the Stanley Pool at Brazzaville and Kinshasa. From the Stanley Pool and down the river towards the Atlantic the Congo is not navigable because of a series of rapids and waterfalls. The Ubangi River is only fully navigable for six months per year for commercial traffic, with water levels too low during the dry season from January to June.
The river levels are deeply changing based on the seasonal cycles. As an example, measurement taken in January 2017 where indicating the river level in Brazzaville at 211cm, Ouesso in 197cm and Bangui in 91cm, while the measurements in July were indicating -3cm in Brazzaville, 181cm in Ouesso and 160cm in Bangui.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Republic of the Congo Government Contact List.
Company Information
The river ports in Congo are administered and operated by the stately and autonomous company Port Autonome de Brazzaville et Ports Secondaires (PABPS). The responsable Ministry is “Le Ministere des Transports, de l’Aviation Civile, Charge de la Marine Marchande”. Traffic on Congo’s rivers is operated by private enterprises mainly using barges of 100 to 600 mt capacity. These barges are often connected of up to 4 units and tug buts are used to push them.
For short-haul traffic, smaller wooden river boats, so called “baleinières”, are widely used. Their capacity is usually between 10-20 mt. The river port in Brazzaville is used both for passenger and cargo traffic, most notably between Kinshasa and Brazzaville. The Brazzaville port is also important for transport of cargo and passengers upstream the Congo River but also for the discharge of timber from the north of Congo.
The waterways and the Brazzaville port is an important logistics hub for the inland transport. The port has rail links for loading and discharging of railway wagons from Pointe Noire and a number of warehouses with loading ramps along the rails. WFP is hiring one of these warehouses with direct access to the railway links. The warehouse has a surface of 928 m2 and a capacity of around 2000 mt. Currently 1000 mt of food are stocked. The port is also equipped with cranes for the loading and the discharge of river barges, as of today here are two cranes fully operational in the port with capacity respectively of 160 mt and 70 mt and are managed by the private Company TBC. For the use of port services there is an official tariff scale (Bareme de Tarification) which applies for all ports being administered by PABPS even though there is a difference in charges between Brazzaville and secondary ports.
Boats in Congo are used both for passengers and cargo traffic and there is no specific boat for passengers. The movement of cargo via river transport is of high significance in Congo and of equal importance of the transportation of passenger traffic.
For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Republic of the Congo Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Passenger Carrying Capacity |
|||
---|---|---|---|
CAF |
SOCOTRAF |
GIE-SCEVN |
|
Number of Passenger Vessels < 20 Passengers |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Number of Passenger Vessels < 50 Passengers |
-- |
-- |
1 |
Number of Passenger Vessels < 100 Passengers |
-- |
6 |
-- |
Number of Passenger Vessels > 100 Passengers |
5 |
16 |
10 |
Passenger Carrying Capacity |
|||
---|---|---|---|
CAF |
SOCOTRAF |
GIE-SCEVN |
|
Boats |
|||
Number of Boats |
5 |
22 |
25 |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
6400 |
1765 |
1800 |
Barges |
|||
Number of Barges |
14 |
54 |
22 |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
|||
Tugs |
|||
Number of Tugs |
5 |
22 |
20 |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
523 |
Travel Time Matrix
Travel Time from Main port to other major Ports on Barges and Balenieres (Days) |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brazzaville |
Loukolela |
Liraga |
Impfondo |
Betou |
Ouesso |
Oyo |
|
Brazzaville |
4-5 |
5 |
9 |
11 |
9 |
6 |
|
Loukolela |
4-5 |
1 |
5 |
7 |
5 |
7 |
|
Liranga |
5 |
1 |
4 |
6 |
4 |
8 |
|
Impfondo |
9 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
7 |
4 |
|
Betou |
11 |
7 |
6 |
2 |
9 |
6 |
|
Ouesso |
9 |
5 |
4 |
7 |
9 |
5 |
|
Oyo |
5 |
7 |
8 |
4 |
6 |
5 |
Key Routes
Key Route Information Domestic/Iternational |
|||
---|---|---|---|
From: Brazzaville To: Impfondo |
From:Brazzaville To: Ouesso |
From: Brazzaville To: Bangui (CAR) |
|
Total Distance (km) |
800 |
950 |
1120 |
Width (m) |
Broadest:2000 |
Broadest: 2000 |
Broadest: 2000 |
River Flow (m³ / second) |
450 |
450 |
450 |
Seasonal Effects |
Navigable Jun-Jan or commercial boats with loading capacity 1000-1500 mt. All year for boats of capacity 10-45 mt. |
Navigable all year. Low water levels and longer travel times Jan-May. |
Navigable June-Jan for commercial arges up to 1500 mt. All year for boats of 10-45 mt. |
Maximum Weight and Size of Vessels |
|||
Regular Traffic Passenger / Cargo |
4 boats/month |
3 boats/month |
3 boats/month |
Companies Operating Along the Route |
CAF, SOCOTRAF, GIE-SCEVN |
ETS LA PAIX, TOMAI, MAMAN MARTHE, OMBELA |
CAF, SOCOTRAF, GIE-SCEVN |
Security Concerns |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Main Ports |
LUKOLELA, LIRANGA |
LUKOLELA, LIRANGA |
LUKOLELA, LIRANGA, IMPFONDO, BETOU |
Port Information
Key Port Information |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Port Name |
Port Name |
Port Name |
|
Location |
BRAZZAVILLE |
IMPFONDO |
OUESSO |
Contact Information |
M. Yves KOUMBA Tel. 242069753811 |
M. Prosper NGUBILI |
Mme. Brigittec |
Connections with Other Transport Means |
Waterways/air/road/Rail |
Waterways/air/road |
Waterways/air/road |
Storage Capacity (m2 and m3) |
5000 m2 |
200 m2 |
500 m2 |
Handling Equipment |
2 cranes of 160MT and 70MT |
No cranes or handling equipment availble |
No. One crane Derrik of capacity 30MT obsolete. |
Customs Clearance Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Other Comments |
2.6 Republic of the Congo Storage Assessment
Storage space is available in the Republic of the Congo and mainly offered in the port area of Pointe-Noire and Brazzaville. The forwarding agents, transporters and commercial port operators in Pointe-Noire also have storage capacity that has increased notably in the past 2 years. Most of the warehouses are still mainly used for cargo in transit awaiting customs clearance and on carriage to its destination. The following data are from 2015, but still realistic as of today.
For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.
Commercial Storage
Commercial companies and other organisations do have their own warehouses and an increasing number of companies are specialized in offering storage space on a commercial base. Some Companies are willing to rent out storage space temporarily on a case-by-case basis depending on availability.
Location |
Owner |
Available for Rent |
Capacity |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pointe Noire |
Fortis Logistique |
YES |
3000 MT |
Covered warehouses |
Entry and exit loading ramps |
Excellent |
Pointe Noire |
SDV |
YES |
30,000 MT |
Covered warehouse inside port area |
N/A |
N/A |
Pointe Noire |
Socotrans |
YES |
15 Warehouses (approx. 15000 m2) |
Covered warehouse inside port area |
Entry and exit loading ramps |
good |
Pointe Noire |
TMC |
YES |
3000 MT |
Covered warehouse inside port area |
Flat |
good |
Makoua |
Mayor of Makoua |
YES |
900m2 |
Covered warehouse |
Raod, no ramps |
good |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
WFP and UNHCR are the two UN agencies that generally need the larger storage spaces.
WFP is currently using ten storage spaces; two located in the sub office of Pointe-Noire and offered by the Government of Congo; one rented in the river port in Brazzaville, 4 Wiikhall of 320 m2 each in Betou and 1 in Impfondo. One warehouse in Nkayi is rented from the milling company MINOCO. Another one Wiikhall of 240m2 is erected in Brazzaville Country Office compound.
UNHCR are using warehouses in Impfondo and Betou for the
emergency operation while UNICEF has a small storage inside the
compound of the Country office in Brazzaville and in the past has
occasionally borrowed warehouse space from WFP. UNICEF is also
borrowing some space from WFP in Pointe Noire.
The
following data are from 2015, but still realistic as of today.
Location |
Organization |
Sharing Possibility |
Capacity |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brazzaville |
WFP |
YES, to be confirmed |
928 m2/328 MT |
Concrete |
Ramp with direct access to rails |
Good |
Brazzaville |
WFP |
YES, to be confirmed |
450 MT |
MSU |
Flat |
Good |
Nkayi |
WFP |
YES, to be confirmed |
465 MT |
MSU |
Flat |
Good, with need for regular maintenance |
Betou |
WFP |
YES, to be confirmed |
2800 m3 |
MSU (4) |
Flat |
Some need to be maintained |
Impfondo |
UNHCR |
YES, to be confirmed |
4800 m3 |
3 concrete |
Flat |
N/A |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Public Sector Storage
The Government owns many storage areas and buildings nationwide. Some of those premises could potentially be used as storage space with slights modifications. The main storage spaces are in the port areas of Pointe-Noire and Brazzaville most of which is controlled by public and autonomous companies. Many of the storage spaces are managed by the Ministry of transport while the Ministry of Health and Population is using cooling equipment for the storage of vaccines and medicines.
Location |
Ministry / Agency |
Use Possibility |
Capacity |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pointe Noire |
Ministry of Transport (PAPN) |
YES |
92,000 m2 |
Mainly covered warehouses |
Flat ramps and rail access |
N/A |
Brazzaville |
Ministry of Transport (PAPN) |
YES |
20,000 m2 |
Mainly covered warehouses |
Flat ramps and rail access |
N/A |
Countrywide |
Ministry of Health and Population |
YES |
40,000 m3 |
Cooling/ Temperature controlled chambers |
N/A |
N/A |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Cold Chain
The cold chain options are limited in Congo. The Ministry of Health and Population is using cooling equipment for the storage of vaccines and medicines in the frame of the "Programme Elargi de Vaccination". There are 4 types of refrigerators and freezers that are currently used: 1) Absorption refrigerators 2) solar refrigerators 3) compression refrigerators 4) refrigerated-sheath refrigerators.
The port of Pointe-Noire offers 875 refrigerated grips: storage on 3 heights and also a cold storage room. Reefer truck transportation is possible to contract but apart from that, there are no companies offering cold storage or a complete cold chain service.
Location |
Organization / Owner |
Type [1] |
Cooling / Power [2] |
Quantity |
Total Capacity |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brazzaville |
MSP |
Zhendre |
Cold room positive |
3 |
110 m3 |
Good |
Nationwide |
MSP |
Zhendre |
Cold room negative |
1 |
10 m3 |
Good |
Nationwide |
MSP |
Zhendre |
Cold room positive |
1 |
30 m3 |
Good |
Nationwide |
MSP |
Zhendre |
Cold room negative |
1 |
10 m3 |
Good |
Nationwide |
MSP |
Vestfrost |
Refrigerator Bahut |
95 |
10.26 m3 |
Good |
Nationwide |
MSP |
Vestfrost |
Freezer Bahut |
52 |
7.07 m3 |
Good |
Nationwide |
MSP |
Vestfrost |
Refrigerator Bahut |
38 |
4.1 m3 |
Good |
Nationwide |
MSP |
VSL 054 Greenline |
Solar refrigerator |
7 |
0.839 m3 |
Good |
Nationwide |
MSP |
Sibir Petroleum |
Refrigerator absorbtion |
113 |
6 m3 |
Good |
Nationwide |
MSP |
VSL 054 Greenline |
Solar Refrigerator |
44 |
2.44 m3 |
Good |
[1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer,
[2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified
2.7 Republic of the Congo Milling Assessment
There is only one company in the Congo with large scale capacity for milling. That is Minoterie du Congo (MINOCO) with its main milling plant in the port area of Pointe-Noire. It is owned by the American company Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group, a multinational company employing 22,000 persons with an annual turnover of nearly US$ 4 billion. Its core businesses include grain and agricultural products.
At present they are producing fortified flours for the Congolese commercial market but they can also process maize meal at the Nkayi plant which also have blending capacity.
For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Republic of the Congo Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.
Milling Company MINOTERIE DU CONGO
The Minoterie du Congo (MINOCO) was established in 2000 through a privatization effort administered by the Government of the Republic of Congo. Seaboard Overseas through its affiliated partners placed a successful bid on the assets of the former state enterprise known as MAB. The assets consisted of a modern 250MT/24hr flour mill on the port in the city of Pointe Noire which was originally commissioned in 1992. MINOCO currently also owns a functioning flour mill in the city of Nkayi that can also have the capacity to mill maize. The Nkayi facility has a capacity of 15MT/24h and silos with storage capacity of 80MT. Seaboard Corp recommissioned the Pointe Noire mill in 2001. Per the privatization agreement, MINOCO undertook an expansion of the Pointe-Noire mill under Seaboard’s direction in 2003 bringing the facility to its current capacity of 400MT/24hr. Both milling units in Pointe Noire were supplied by Italian manufacturer OCRIM. The purchase and set up of a new BUHLER milling unit that will allow to increase the production to 700MT/24h by the end of the year 2017. MINOCO has access to the national railroad through the rail connection present in the port which is located just 2km from the plant.
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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Minoterie du Congo S.A. MINOCO Minoco SA 44, rue de Limbou Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo |
Name: Richard PRINCE Title: Administrateur – Directeur General Adjoint Email: richard_prince@minoco.cg |
Tel: 222940290 Cell: 06 632 2552/ 05 770 04 00 Fax: 22 294 44 56 |
Facilities |
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Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
YES |
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Drainage |
GOOD |
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Fire Fighting Equipment |
YES (40 fire extinguisher) |
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Number of Ventilators (screened) |
2 MAIN ONES |
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Electricity Load (KVA) |
1.500KVA |
|
Backup Generator(s) |
Yes |
1275KVA |
Milling Equipment |
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Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
PAGLIENARI/OCRIM |
1992/2004 |
1992/2004 |
GOOD |
BUHLER |
2000 |
2000 |
GOOD |
Maintenance |
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Duration |
8 HOURS WEEKLY |
Type of Maintenance |
TECHNICAL |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
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Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
Fortification Feeder |
YES |
2 |
YES |
IRON FORTIFICATION |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
NO |
ONLY NEW BAGS ARE USED |
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Moisture Tester |
YES |
1 |
YES |
|
De-stoning Plant |
YES |
1 |
YES |
|
Metal Extractor |
YES |
1 |
YES |
Staffing |
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Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
120 |
Number of Full Time Labourers |
120-250 |
Weighbridge |
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Number |
1 |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
Within Compound |
60 |
12 |
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Within Compound |
Building |
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Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building – Wheat Mill |
100 |
40 |
30 |
Building – Maize Mill |
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Walls |
Concrete |
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Roof |
Tin |
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Floor |
Concrete |
Conditions & Cleanliness |
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Outside |
Inside |
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
Signs of Moisture |
No |
No |
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
Pest Control |
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Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
8 Weeks |
Contracted |
Yes |
Spraying |
Yes |
Frequency |
8 Weeks |
Contracted |
No |
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
Bi-Yearly |
Contracted |
No |
Rodent Trapping |
No |
Frequency |
Contracted |
|
Security |
|
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Security |
Good |
Compound |
Fenced |
Other Comments |
Plant located in the Port secured area |
Access |
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Distance from Main Town (km) |
0 |
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Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
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Road Condition to Mill |
GOOD |
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Road Limitations (if any) |
50MT MAX WEIGHT |
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Rail Connections |
YES |
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On the Railway From |
POINTE NOIRE |
To |
BRAZZAVILLE |
Other Comments |
Railway currently stops in Lutete. milling factory situated in the port area |
Milling Capacity |
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Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat |
400 |
12000 |
Maize |
Storage Capacity |
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Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
12000 |
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Outside the Compound |
Capacity to Blend |
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50mt per day with one blending machine |
Loading & Discharge Rates |
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400mt per hour & 100mt per hour |